popgeddy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hi Everyone I am hopefully finishing my ground handling soon and moving to flight and wanted to find out where those who fly in Kent (and nearby) congregate and fly from. I would like to meet up with and of course fly with fellow aviation petrol heads and hopefully learn from and progress my own flying skills as well as share my time with like minded people. I have a FB Monster coupled with a Dudek LT Synth 34 and weigh in at a lithe 103 kilo, lol (or 16st 3lb in old money). is this a good combo or should I think about trading up or down, answers on a postcard I have been away from the site for a while and want to say a big thank you in advance for any answers or replies. All the best Popgeddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hi Popgeddy Can't help much with the flying sites as I'm the other side of the country in "Sunny Bristol" but I am a similar weight (not too sure about being described as lithe though!) I have a PXP Moster and a Ozone Speedster 30, The Moster is great, can't fault it at all, really simple to use and look after and it has plenty of power - I can still climb on full speed bar and trimmers out, but spend most of the time just cruising about on about quarter throttle. I have just bought the wing and love it - obviously Ozone is the best on the market by far as I have just bought one, so I'm afraid i can't help on the wing much either but I'm sure you won't regret either or need to change. Welcome to the sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Sounds like a good combination to me. Maybe I'm biased but I fly a Fresh Breeze and Dudek mix as well. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_mow Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hello mate. Where abouts in Kent are you? I'm in east tilbury in Essex so although not Kent I couldn't get much closer. I'm quite new to it my self with 2 flights under my belt. And I am a little under your lithe at 85 kg so can't offer much help on your kit. But if your any where near the dartford crossing I'm not to far from you so maybe a poss to come fly! Or get a few hours and a site around gravesend, grab your pass port and cross the Thames in style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartasutherland Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I'm also slim at 100kg and have a 34 Synth. Still the fastest wing amongst friends. Does feel docile though and I would like to trade up to something more nimble when I get more experience under the belt. 20 hours so far and never an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgeddy Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi Everyone Thank you ever so much for your replies and I feel more confidant in my choices for both my wing and engine. Hi Fly-Mow, I live in North Kent so I over look your fine County of Essex and the crossing is about 1/2 hour drive for me. I see some trips to Essex on my flying "to do" list soon. I hope to get airbourne soon and weather permitting this should be next month or possibly August. Speak soon Regards Popgeddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly_mow Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Good good. Look forward to seeing you fly over. Give me a shout when ya flying and can make a randezvous mid air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33sno Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hi Popgeddy There are a few of us fly in kent on a regular basis. We fly from the boot sale field near swanley/brands hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1714 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Popgeddy..........I spoke to Gary and he has been up at the field practising. As Lee says a few of us fly there, you are more than welcome to ground handle there etc etc. Lee when we seeing you next up at the field? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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